
Lyra Valkyria’s decisive victory over Becky Lynch at Backlash appears to be a deliberate star-making move, according to industry analysts. Dave Meltzer suggested on Wrestling Observer Radio that Lynch’s willingness to lose clean establishes Valkyria as more than just a mid-card champion:
When she finally beats her, Lyra is a real star, beating Becky Lynch clean in the middle on a pay-per-view.
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The match saw Lynch deploy veteran tactics including chair distractions and turnbuckle exposure, but Valkyria ultimately countered the Man-Handle Slam into her Night Wing finisher. Lynch’s post-match assault – viciously applying the Dis-Arm-Her on the already victorious champion – suggests this rivalry will continue, potentially leading to Valkyria overcoming even greater odds in future encounters.
This booking strategy mirrors classic WWE elevation patterns, where established stars lose clean to cement new talent. Valkyria’s resilient performance and ultimate triumph position her as a credible threat to any woman on the roster, while Lynch’s vicious post-match actions foreshadow an intensified feud that could dominate summer programming. The Irish champion’s broken nose (if confirmed) would add legitimate stakes to their inevitable rematch.
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